What's Trending in Bathrooms?

Throughout history, the word bathroom has not been synonymous with words such as glamour and beauty. More readily called to mind might be somewhat more banal descriptors of practical. Necessary. Functional. Home designs today, however, embrace bathroom spaces as a much larger part of not only the overall aesthetic, but the daily lives of the residents within. With ever-evolving selections of luxury bathtubs in the marketplace, more technology being built in by bathtub manufacturers, and an increasingly thoughtful approach to the role bathrooms play in making home a place of comfort and healing, our feelings about bathrooms have changed - and with them, our design choices. We’re here to share a few of the most current considerations in bathroom design, including 2024 bathtub trends and more. 

This blog will answer "What's tending in bathrooms?" You will find 3 hot topics:

1. 1. Trends losing momentum
2. 2. Bathroom technology
3. 3. Wellness and self-care
4. 4. Bathtub design

Which trends can we expect to start losing momentum? 

Bathroom trends heading in the downward direction are white, glass, and subway tiles.

Let’s start with color. The all-white bathroom had its moment, but as the movement toward creating healing, comfortable spaces in our homes continues to grow, warmer tones and bolder splashes of color are replacing white tiles, white walls, and white flooring. Color is the first layer in the bigger, more wellness-focused picture. 

Glass went well with the aforementioned all-white trend, but doesn’t translate as nicely with today’s preferred materials. Frameless glass showers are being replaced with more private, cozier designs that are framed, drywalled, or enclosed in some way to create a sanctuary-like experience. Along with the warmer tones and greater use of color, interesting textures are finding their way into more bathrooms, with natural woods, metals, and manmade materials taking center stage in many elements of a bathroom’s design, including the luxury bathtubs. 

And since we’re talking spaces to relax and rejuvenate, let’s cover one trend that might just be more tired than you feel at the end of the day: subway tiles. 2024’s design trends confirm they have officially worn themselves out and are fading into “outdated” territory. 

Will technology play a role in 2024’s bathroom and bathtub design trends? 

Quite simply, yes. Although relaxation and the desire for spa-like environments at home are key factors in 2024 bathroom design trends, technology is prominent in nearly every component. 

Smart bathrooms take luxury to the next level with comforts such as voice-activated controls, heated toilet seats, self-cleaning capabilities, mood lighting, and hydrotherapy features included by bathtub manufacturers. Our data shows a strong increase in system bathtubs that offer muscle-massaging whirlpool jets, invigorating tissue stimulation of air jets, and the mental and physical relaxation delivered by our soothing Jetta River.

Technology is also enabling more sustainable and eco-friendly features to be included in 2024 bathroom designs. Innovative designs with alternative materials such as bamboo and reclaimed wood, energy-efficient fixtures, water-saving features, and other earth-friendly options can be just as beautiful as they are sustainable. 

What role does wellness play in bathroom trends? 

The increased focus on self-care is generating greater interest in luxury bathtubs with therapeutic benefits. Bathtub manufacturers like Jetta are responding with bathtub designs that have deeper bathing wells, comfortable armrests, a wide range of hydrotherapy options, luxury accessories to go with them, and more. 

Drop-in and undermounted bathtub designs offer flexibility in hydrotherapy options because a "built-in" bathtub allows space for blowers, pumps, and electrical that is needed to operate the systems. Designers create luxurious bathing spaces using marble, porcelain, tile, and nature-inspired materials. Popular finishing touches bring in elements of nature with plants in stone pots accessorizing the luxury bathtubs.

Are there bathtub design trends that are popular for 2024? 

When your bathtub is situated within plenty of open space, freestanding bathtubs continue to be a very popular choice. Jetta freestanding bathtubs are available with Jetta Air, which combines elegant design with therapy that promotes wellness and recovery. As consumers consider the right bathtub choice for their needs, a growing number are embracing freestanding designs for the flexibility they lend to the overall bathroom layout, their sleek, modern appearance, and their ability to stand out as the focal point or make a design statement all their own. 

“Statement” truly is the common thread among 2024 bathroom and bathtub trends. Consumers are creating bathroom environments that express their desire for every room in their home to reflect the values that are important to them: caring for their own health and wellness, caring for the environment, and considering the impact of every design choice.